Simon, a 5-5 point guard from Arizona State University, who played high school basketball at Phoenix-St. Mary's, averaged 13.2 points per game as a senior, earning her All-Pac 10 honors in 2011 for the second time of her career, and finished seventh on the Sun Devils' all-time scoring list with 1,216 points. Following graduation, Simon signed with the West Coast Waves of the Australian Women's National Basketball League.

Thomas, a 5-11 point guard, graduated from Michigan State in 2011 and is one of five Spartans ever to be a four-time All-Big Ten selection, earning Honorable Mention in each of her four seasons. While serving as the Spartans' defensive anchor, Thomas also contributed 7.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists for her career. She ranks fifth among the school's career assist leaders with 401. Thomas spent the 2011-12 season playing for Telge in Sweden, averaging 13.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists in the Swedish League.

Tamane, a 6-7 center from Latvia, played collegiately at Western Illinois and was originally selected by the Detroit Shock in the third round of the 2006 WNBA Draft. She later signed as a free agent with the Washington Mystics where she appeared in 16 games during the 2006 season. Tamane has played internationally since, most recently with Fenerbahce in Istanbul, Turkey, where she was a teammate of Mercury forward Penny Taylor and averaged 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and shot 61.3 percent from the field during the 2011-12 Euroleague season.

Reed is a 6-1 forward from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock, where she became the school's first women's basketball player ever drafted in the WNBA, taken 25th overall by the Tulsa Shock in the 2011 Draft. She appeared in 11 games for the Shock last season. Collegiately, Reed averaged 17.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, shooting 45.1 percent from the field, and was named the 2011 Sunbelt Conference Player of the Year as a senior. Most recently, Reed averaged 13.5 points and 8.2 rebounds in the Israeli League while playing for Hapoel Petah Tikva.

The Mercury will add to its roster on Monday during the 2012 WNBA Draft. Phoenix owns the sixth overall pick, the 24th overall pick (second round) and two third round selections (30th and 33rd overall). The draft will begin at 11 a.m. Phoenix time with the first round broadcast on ESPN2 and the second and third rounds on ESPNU and NBATV. ESPN3.com will also simulcast all three rounds.

The Mercury tips off the 2012 season on May 20 against the defending champion Minnesota Lynx. The game will be broadcast on ABC at 9:30 a.m.

Connecticut Sun forward Ogwumike Chiney(6'4''-F-92, college: Stanford) underwent successful Achilles surgery Wednesday on her left tendon at Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Her timetable six to nine months. 'Battle scars come with the territory,' said Ogwumike, the 2016 WNBA Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year. 'I firmly believe that every disappointment is a blessing because the person that emerges is stronger than before.' After missing all of the 2015 season... [read more]

Connecticut Sun forward Ogwumike Chiney (6'4''-F-92, college: Stanford) underwent successful Achilles surgery Wednesday on her left tendon at Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Her timetable six to nine months. 'Battle scars come with the territory,' said Ogwumike, the 2016 WNBA Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year. 'I firmly believe that every disappointment is a blessing because the person that emerges is stronger than before.' After missing all of the 2015 season while recovering from micro-fracture surgery on her right knee, Ogwumike bounced back in 2016. Appearing 33 games with 18 starts, she finished second on the team in scoring (12.6 ppg) and led team in rebounds (6.7 rpg). 'Chiney continues to be an inspiration to me with her positive attitude and a champion's mentality,' Sun head coach and general manager Curt Miller said. 'She will look at the bright side of this latest set back and see an opportunity to become an even better player, person and teammate. Her determination to attack any obstacle is impressive.' Competing overseas in China this offseason, Ogwumike was the first round MVP of the WCBA, where she averaged 33.6 points and 12.4 rebounds per game for Henan Yichuan. The first overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft, Ogwumike averaged 15.5 points with 29 double-figure scoring games on the way to WNBA Rookie of the Year honors.Courtesy of: hoopfeed.com

Less than three weeks after being fired by the Chicago Sky, Pokey Chatman has become coach of the Indiana Fever. Chatman, 47, was introduced Friday as the Fever's sixth coach. She succeeds Stephanie White, who left after two seasons to become coach at Vanderbilt. Predecessors were Anne Donovan, Nell Fortner, Brian Winters and Lin Dunn. Kelly Krauskopf, the Fever's president and general manager, said she was "thrilled beyond words" to hire someone with Chatman's resume. "It was not a tough... [read more]

Less than three weeks after being fired by the Chicago Sky, Pokey Chatman has become coach of the Indiana Fever. Chatman, 47, was introduced Friday as the Fever's sixth coach. She succeeds Stephanie White, who left after two seasons to become coach at Vanderbilt. Predecessors were Anne Donovan, Nell Fortner, Brian Winters and Lin Dunn. Kelly Krauskopf, the Fever's president and general manager, said she was "thrilled beyond words" to hire someone with Chatman's resume. "It was not a tough sell for Indiana," Chatman said. "I'm very familiar with the organization, the success." The introductory news conference was attended by Tamika Catchings, who retired from the Fever after 15 WNBA seasons, and Fever point guard Briann January. January said she and the new coach already have a good relationship. "I've been fortunate to have coaches that have been extremely tough on their point guard and expect a ton," said January, 29, an eight-year veteran. "That has prepared me. I know she (Chatman) is going to bring something else that's going to challenge me -- which I'm extremely excited about -- to take me to another level." In six seasons in Chicago, Chatman had a record of 106-98, including 18-16 in 2016 and 21-13 in 2015. The Sky reached the WNBA Finals in 2014 and, despite losing Elena Delle Donne to injury, the semifinals this year. "I was proud of the success and what we built there," Chatman said. "I have no ill feelings there. I think sometimes it's time to move on." Chatman, born in Ama, La., spent 20 years as a coach, assistant coach and player at LSU. After leading the Tigers to three consecutive NCAA Final Fours, she resigned March 7, 2007, amid allegations of inappropriate relationships with former players. Including time as acting head coach, her LSU record was 106-19. Chatman inherits a Fever team that has made a record 12 successive postseason appearances but lost its playoff opener to the Phoenix Mercury 89-78 in an elimination game Sept. 21. The Fever will play their first season since 2001 without Catchings, a 2011 MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist.Courtesy of: indystar.com

After six seasons, the Chicago Sky has decided Head Coach and General Manager Pokey Chatman will not be retained. Under her direction, the Sky had an overall regular season record of 106-98 including an 18-16 campaign in 2016. 'I have great appreciation and gratitude for the leadership Pokey brought to our franchise,' said Sky owner Michael Alter. ' She took a perennial non playoff team and made us a contender. Pokey is as knowledgeable and hard working as anyone in basketball. I'm thankf... [read more]

After six seasons, the Chicago Sky has decided Head Coach and General Manager Pokey Chatman will not be retained. Under her direction, the Sky had an overall regular season record of 106-98 including an 18-16 campaign in 2016. 'I have great appreciation and gratitude for the leadership Pokey brought to our franchise,' said Sky owner Michael Alter. ' She took a perennial non playoff team and made us a contender. Pokey is as knowledgeable and hard working as anyone in basketball. I'm thankful we had the opportunity to work together closely for the past six years and I wish her well in her future endeavors.' Chatman's tenure was highlighted by two important franchise firsts: a first-ever playoff appearance in 2013 and a trip to the WNBA Finals in 2014. 'I want to thank the incredible fans of Chicago, my staff and all of the players for their hard work and dedication in helping to grow the franchise,' said Pokey Chatman . 'I am proud of what we were able to accomplish, and appreciative of the opportunity given to me by Michael Alter.'Courtesy of: wnba.com

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